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Dr. Samer Makhoul

Psychiatry Abu Dhabi

Dr. Samer Makhoul

2 years of experience

10,176+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Samer Makhoul at a glance

Dr. Samer Makhoul is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Samer Makhoul is a Consultant Psychiatrist. Dr. Makhoul is the Chief Executive Officer of the Reem Neuroscience Centre and an Adjunct Assistant Professor.
Dr. Makhoul is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Samer Makhoul

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Navarra, Abu Dhabi (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-638084 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-02EDFD45 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,271
Medication management 90833 1,704
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,311
Family therapy 90847 1,346

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 120 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Samer Makhoul in consultation
IN OFFICE
Samer Makhoul with the team
WITH TEAM
Samer Makhoul at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 105s
Meet Samer Makhoul

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
    Samer Makhoul, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.9351/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39848409 · cited by 106
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Samer Makhoul, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.1372/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37670754 · cited by 8
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
    Samer Makhoul, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.3146/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35114217 · cited by 14
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Samer Makhoul, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.7934/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37856309 · cited by 108

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · Abu Dhabi · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2027
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · samer.makhoul@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Samer Makhoul's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Samer Makhoul treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

Dr. Samer Makhoul is one of 244 psychiatry doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse psychiatry doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Abu Dhabi matters

Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Abu Dhabi carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Samer Makhoul specialise in?

    Samer Makhoul specialises in Psychiatry in Abu Dhabi, AE.

  • What conditions does Samer Makhoul treat?

    Samer Makhoul treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Samer Makhoul practise?

    Samer Makhoul practises in Abu Dhabi, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Samer Makhoul speak?

    Samer Makhoul speaks English, Arabic.

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